February 5, 2018
A recent case study revealed a potential new therapy called TMS to help chronic stroke patients regain arm or hand mobility. This important discovery could represent a new, non-invasive treatment that can help...
February 5, 2018
Researchers from John Hopkins University studied a 57-year old man with chronic aphasia who regained almost 100% of his pre-stroke spelling ability. This improvement came after supplementing his language...
February 5, 2018
If you had a mini-stroke, it's important to know that you may suffer long-term cognitive effects. Organizational and planning skills are the most affected....
February 5, 2018
A recent review shows that water therapy results in greater improvements in balance and posture when compared with conventional therapy....
February 5, 2018
Three researchers investigated the effects of Kinesthetic Ability Trainer (KAT) on patients with unilateral (one-sided) neglect and to determine whether using this as an adjunct to the conventional...
February 5, 2018
After 3 weeks of intensive speech and language therapy, patients with chronic speech problems (aphasia) experience not only improvements in their ability to communicate verbally, but also in their reported...
February 5, 2018
Chinese researchers concluded that mirror therapy has an immediate effect on arm/hand function in stroke patients described as 'moderate', and recommend using mirror therapy in stroke rehabilitation....
February 5, 2018
A recent study found that movements can improve even months after a stroke. The key, it turns out, is changing the rehabilitation routine...
February 5, 2018
It turns out that a therapy called Neurological Music Therapy (NMT) can help in stroke rehabilitation. This is a therapy program that stimulates the brain to regain memory and motor skills with rhythmic...
February 5, 2018
If you have suffered a stroke, motor imagery presents you with a lot of potential benefits. It is particularly beneficial when performed alongside standard physical therapy. It is safe, can be performed...